Wat Rong Khun

I Heart Wat Rong Khun

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September 1st 2007
OK, generally when someone tells you that the highlight of their day occured during the pitstop on a 6 hour drive, you think that they're whingeing. Let you misconceptions fly out the window, because pitstops can be the best thing that will ever happen to you (apart from the obvious restroom and eating oppurtunities). It was on such a pitstop that I visited the White Temple (a.k.a Wat Rong Khun)- ... read more

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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more